I think there can never be too much training. Build it and they will come, the first two courses in NSW where sell outs, we had more people than places so...then need is there and I think the demand is there. I would not measure intrest based on feedback through this forum as only a tiny percentage ...

I love the idea and fully support the concept of an AuPA. I have neither feeling nor expertise regarding what model but I do see the need. At this stage and for the immediate term (next 24 months) I am already spread way way too thin and already over committed and looking to reduce my commitments so...

I did a quick trip on the Pelorus a while back, sadly it was much lower than when you did it but was still fantastic country and a fun loop trip. I would love to do it on higher levels. Great pics, it was nice to see the river again :-) http://packrafting.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2352&p=8445&...

That's fantastic John, plenty of cringe inducing sections, definatly more arse than class It really shows how far it has all come from the rubber ducks and paddling techniques (lack of...) to the camera technology. Thanks for sharing that, it's great.

Nice report Lizzy, it looks beatiful (and warm). I am not sure I would trust those freshwater crocs, bloody huge!! I saw a saltwater croc with a 400lb Dugong in it's mouth a few years ago, I noted at the time that the poor dead Dugong looked a lot like a packraft...

Walked the Nadgee Wilderness coast again last week (casual 6 day trip) from Merrica Ranger station to Mallacoota (70 odd km's of coastal wilderness). We took the packrafts for water crossings, to explore the waterways (Little River, Nadgee river, Nadgee Lake, Wau Wauk Lake, Lake Barracouta and Malla...

4 of us did the paddle on Sunday, level was very low which made it a difficult paddle, it was very tight, bumpy and lots of rock seives. Had to portage a lot as the levels did not allow running some of the boulder sections. Most of my Go Pro footage is of the sky as my helmet mount was a little off....

Richard is right, you should be looking at a dry suit without question, the risk of getting hypothermia in such a place at that time of year is very high and the consequences could be deadly. Wetsuits are not designed to keep you warm whilst sitting in a boat and once they get wet the wind actually ...

Mark I did have the older round butt version of the explorer and it flipped (bandersnatched) very easily without a pack on the front - it was very bouncy as it was too long for me and I was a lesser paddler then :-). I have paddled one with the new butt and it was great and resolved the backflip iss...

I have owned both and my old Ford Explorer was a good general boat (flat water fishing, plus ww up to class) but my new Lama is way better though as it does all the old boat did but better and it's faster and less tippy.

More than a bit jelly of you paddling NZ whilst I'm working my butt off over summer, at least I can live vicariously through your vids till I can get back out I will be in Tassie in a few weeks , walking without a raft!! doing the SCT. Your vids are simply awesome, not sure I would want to lug a cam...

From Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust On Thursday 19 December 2013 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by AUSSAR to search for an EPIRB activation in the vicinity of the Gordon River. The helicopter flew to the area where they located two males stranded on the side of the swollen river. The two males...

Funnily enough they are similar waters from a fishing approach, although you will hit cod as well as bass in the Nymboida. Generally on both systems I would target early morning & late arvo into the night with surface lures, don't be affraid to fish big lures. My top three surface lures would be: jo...

I'd be very keen for next Saturday Chris but the Sunday is out for me. I can bring my twin cab 4 x 4 also for moving boats and folks (yes it stinks like dogs so it can't get worse with a few packrafters in wet gear in it...)